The Finance Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an official notification confirming that full salaries and pensions for March will be paid before Eid. Employees will receive their payments on 16 March, instead of the usual 1 April, ensuring timely financial support for Eid preparations.

Earlier, the Punjab government also announced the early release of salaries and pensions. According to Punjab’s Finance Department, all Muslim government employees will receive their salaries on 16 March 2026, and pensions will be disbursed on the same date.

The decision aims to provide civil servants and pensioners with much-needed financial relief during Eid-al-Fitr 2026.

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The official notification reads: “Governor of the Punjab is pleased to approve disbursement of pay and allowances and pension for March 2026, in advance on 16th March 2026 on account of Eid-al-Fitr to government employees and pensioners belonging to the Muslim community, in terms of Rules 5 1 (1)1 and 5 2 (3), respectively, of the Punjab Financial Rules Volume-I.”

This early payment ensures that both working employees and retirees can celebrate Eid without financial worries, covering expenses for gifts, food, and family gatherings.